We strongly endorse and appreciate the inclusion of equitable access to nature programs within the Environmental Justice for All Act.

I have to admire the clarity of what seems to be the Republican EJ policy.

All people have the right to clean air, clean water, and an environment that enriches their lives.

I've been proud to work over the past few years with Representative McEachin on comprehensive legislation to address environmental injustice.

Today, environmental justice communities... continue to be disproportionately burdened by pollution and harmful climate effects.

I am concerned that this legislation could give more power to people who are not from our communities, who are not elected to represent our communities, and who don't have to find a way to survive in our communities.

all people have the right to clean air, clean water, and an environment that enriches their lives.

A major factor has been the fossil fuel industry and the other polluting industries having a long and troubled history of intentionally building projects that pollute surrounding neighborhoods within communities of color and poor…

And then you will see why this piece of legislation that we are having a hearing about today is needed.

I applaud the Environmental Justice For All Act for converting words into action by including a cumulative impacts policy, that if adopted, would reduce pollution, decrease illness and save lives in communities, particularly communities Of…

I hope the testimony today will inform our Committee about the urgent need to empower communities to protect their local environment and realize their right to clean air, clean water, and healthy outdoor spaces.